STEVENS POINT, Wis, Dec. 5, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the Department is investing over $375,000 in grants for new projects to increase economic opportunities within the  Rural Partners Network (RPN) community networks in Wisconsin. Projects being funded are: In Pepin County… Please

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is previewing a year-long celebration of the quasquicentennial anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System in 2025. The public is invited to participate in the 125th anniversary celebration of the Wisconsin State Park System by spending time on public lands, attending

MADISON – Sen. Howard Marklein released a statement following the announcement that Sen. Julian Bradley, Sen. Romaine Quinn, and Sen. Rob Stafsholt have been appointed to serve on the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC): “Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu’s appointments of Sen. Bradley, Sen. Quinn, and Sen. Stafsholt to the JFC

Dr. Rae Langes, an assistant professor in the department of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality studies at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, is among the recipients of the 2024 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People from the Universities of Wisconsin. The award is given

Contact:State Senator Julian Bradley                                                                                           Sen.Bradley@legis.wisconsin.gov(608) 266-5400 Bradley Looks Forward to New Role on Committee Responsible for Budget (Madison) Senator Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) will take on a new role in the upcoming legislative session as a member of the Joint Finance Committee. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you

MADISON — State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) was reappointed to the Joint Committee on Finance by Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein on Tuesday. The 16-member committee is comprised of 12 Republicans and 4 Democrats – and 8 each of Senators and Assembly Representatives. The Committee, often referred to by the initials,

Madison, Wis. – Senator Romaine Robert Quinn will serve on the Wisconsin State Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) in the upcoming session that begins in January. The committee is charged with the review of all state appropriations and revenues, including the state budget. Quinn released the following statement regarding

MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin have announced the 12 recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award, an annual honor given to faculty, staff, students, or community members to recognize their achievements in advancing equity and inclusion for people of color within the Universities of Wisconsin as

MADISON, WI — Wisconsin State Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) was re-appointed to serve on the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance for the 2025-26 Legislative Session. “I am honored to have been appointed to the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee for a second time. I look forward to applying the same balanced,

MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin have announced the 13 honorees of the 2024 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People, an annual honor given to LGBTQ+ people or their allies who have helped to create a safer and more inclusive climate for LGBTQ+ people. The

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is proud that he has been named the Senate vice-chair of the powerful Joint Finance Committee. The Joint Finance Committee is responsible for determining all state appropriations and expenditures, including the biennial budget. Sen. Testin was first appointed as a member of

STEVENS POINT, Wis., Dec. 4, 2024 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the Department is investing over $375,000 in grants for new projects to increase economic opportunities within the  Rural Partners Network (RPN) community networks in Wisconsin. Projects being funded are: In Pepin County,

MADISON – The Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council (WCAC), whose most recent proposed enhancements to Wisconsin’s worker’s compensation program were signed into law in March 2024, is seeking public comments on its next slate of recommended legislative changes. The Council will host a hybrid public hearing Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 3 to 6

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers invites Wisconsinites to attend the annual Capitol Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, which will take place at noon on Thurs., Dec. 5, 2024, at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The Capitol Tree is displayed in the rotunda of the Wisconsin State Capitol building throughout the holiday season, serving as

Madison, WI –Senator Rob Stafsholt will serve on the Joint Committee on Finance in the upcoming session. The committee is responsible for all state appropriations and expenditures, including the state budget.  “I am honored to have been appointed to the Joint Committee on Finance for the upcoming session. It’s a responsibility

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile